Chatham Town News; Library learning

Friday

May 18, 2018 at 3:01 AM

Learning Series

In mid-May the Eldredge Library's Learning Series calendar offers courses that address varied interests. On Monday, May 21, Richard Finnegan, retired professor of international politics, presides over the third session of: Can We Explain Today’s American Foreign Policy. This subject is of current interest to a broad spectrum of the public because U.S. policy appears to be headed in a new direction.

Michael McNaught, expert in military history, teaches Exotic Wars: The Struggle for the Kaiser’s Africa. He takes students back in time to study an often forgotten aspect of World War I, the Allied campaign in Africa. He introduces students to General Lettow-Vorbecki who was the only German general to remain undefeated. The final class is on Tuesday, May 22.

The program Three Distinguished Chatham Authors began May 15, when Bob Staake, the writer and illustrator of children’s books, described the creative process he uses to create his books. John Whelan will preside at the second lecture on May 22. His program centers on the story of how he developed "I Am of Cape Cod," a coffee table book based on more than 200 interviews published in July, 1917. Photos by Kim Roderiques enhance the narrative. A presentation by Bernard Cornwell, author of more than 50 novels, concludes the series on May 29. He will focus on his bestseller, "Fools and Mortals."

All three authors will sign and sell their books. Programs start at 7 p.m. at the EPL.

The Hungry Traveler film festival screens Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Orpheum Theater throughout May. On May 16 it's "Knife Skills," a short film, about a Cleveland restaurant owned and operated by former convicts. On May 23, "America’s First Foodie" offers a window into the life and times of Chef James Beard.

To learn more about the Learning Series visit eldredgelibrary.org. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Eldredge Public Library. Proceeds support the library’s special programs, equipment purchases and more.

Sewer update

The sewer construction contractor will continue with one primary crew, weather permitting. For the week of May 14 to 18 the crew will continue installing gravity sewer and sewer laterals on Tabitha Terrace. For the week of May 21 to 25 the crew will work on gravity sewer installation on Shattuck Place. The contractor will also be performing testing, invert installation, raising castings, and general cleanup at various locations.

Police details and signage will be in-place to assist motorists in reaching their destination.

Get in free

On Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Atwood House & Museum, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, and the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center are teaming up to celebrate a free day of fun, education and local history.

Show a Cape Cod driver’s license, and your group will be admitted for free to all three of the venues: Atwood House & Museum, 347 Stage Harbor Road; Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, 235 Orleans Road, and Chatham Marconi Center, 847 Orleans Road.

On Sunday, May 20 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the Atwood House & Museum presents Picturing Chatham: Photographic Postcards 1910 – 1930s. Admission is $10; free for members. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. because seating is limited.